CES 2015: Razer Reveals Forge TV, Android-Based Game Console

Razer revealed Forge TV, an Android-powered game console, along with several products designed around the new device.

Forge TV is aimed at bringing Android gaming, as well as Google Play and apps such as YouTube, Hulu, Crackle, Red Bull TV and iHeartRadio, to living rooms.

Razer also showcased Razer Serval, the controller to be released alongside the Forge TV in certain bundles, and Razer Turret, a gaming mouse and lapboard designed to fit comfortably on players' laps. Forge TV supports up to four serval controllers, as well as any other Android-compatible options, such as the Xbox 360 or PS4 controllers.

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Forge TV comprises a Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor, Adreno 420 graphics processor, 2GB RAM, 802.11ac wireless / Gigabit Ethernet port and 16GB of storage space –– the storage is fixed, and can't be expanded in the future. Razer's console is priced at $100 by itself, ($150/€150 with the Serval controller). The controller and mobile phone clip alone are $80, and the Turret is $130.

Razer will also release Razer Cortex: Stream, a PC launching program, in beta form in Quarter 2 of 2015. The program allows players to stream PC games, regardless of the GPU hardware they may be using.